Practice Nurse - Welshpool Medical Centre

GP Practice in Wales; Welshpool; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable medical practice in Welshpool is seeking a Practice Nurse to cover a maternity leave for 12 months. The role includes general practice nursing duties such as wound clinics, vaccinations, and chronic disease management. Ideal candidates are registered nurses, whether newly qualified or returning to work, looking to expand their clinical skills. Join a dedicated team that values collaboration and provides outstanding patient care in a beautiful area of Wales.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse newly qualified or returning to work.
• Willingness to broaden clinical knowledge and experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct wound clinics and vaccinations.
• Manage chronic diseases and provide health education.
• Advise patients on health-related issues.

Skills

Experience of working with patients

Experience of working in primary care

Education

NMC registration

Job description

Practice Nurse - Welshpool Medical Centre

This is an exciting opportunity for a nurse looking to make a move into Primary Car to cover a maternity 12 month position.

A registered nurse newly qualified and looking to begin their career

A nurse returning to work

A nurse wanting to broaden their clinical knowledge and experience

Main duties of the job

General practice nursing - wound clinics, vaccinations, some chronic disease management - hypertension etc

About us

Welshpool Medical Practice is a forward thinking, two sited Practice, located on the Powys/Shropshire border.

Welshpool is a market town located within beautiful Mid Wales, within easy commuting distance to Oswestry, Shrewsbury and Ellesmere. Our main site is based in Welshpool, enveloped with a branch surgery nestled within the country village of Guilsfield.

We are a Dispensing Practice with a growing list size of 11,400 patients. As an Advanced Training Practice we offer opportunities to GP Registrars and Medical Students. We are proud to be an Inspectorate of Wales high achieving Practice.

We provide cover to our local Community Hospital with its inpatient beds and Minor Injury Unit. There is no requirement for Salaried Doctors to become involved in this aspect of our rota unless it was of interest to you.

Our Practice Team consists of six GP Partners, 3 Salaried GPs, 1 Retainer Salaried GP working with wonderful Advanced Nurse Practitioners, Triage Nurses, Practice Nurses, Health Care Assistants, Management Team, Pharmacy Technicians, Dispensers, Receptionists and Administrators. We are appreciative of our close working relationship with our super Health Board colleagues who are located close to the Practice.

Job responsibilities

Wound clinics, vaccinations, areas of chronic disease management, health education and advice to patients

Person Specification

Experience

• Experience of working with patients and a nursing team
• Experience of working in primary care BUT NOT essential

Qualifications

• NMC registration

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Depending on experienceSalary Available Upon Request